The Rise of Malaysia

ICT and semiconductor industry's growing interest in Malaysia.

The US-China trade war has resulted in many companies seeking non-Chinese production sites as alternatives.

Malaysia is receiving increased interest from the ICT and semiconductor industries and emerging as a viable destination for production relocation.

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Thursday 27 August 2026

Malaysia's EV market sharpens, local brands face off against Chinese rivals

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid demand continues to grow across ASEAN, with Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand posting the strongest sales gains. The shift is drawing local Southeast Asian...

Thursday 27 August 2026

Proton sales jump 39% as Malaysian automaker expands EV push

Proton said its vehicle sales rose 38.7% in the first seven months of 2026, as the Malaysian automaker highlighted new electrification and connected mobility technologies at GATE 2026...

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Southeast Asia mobility shifts put GATE 2026 in focus

The 2026 Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE 2026) will take place August 26-28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, as Southeast...

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Malaysia mobility sector embraces Chinese firms as investment catalyst

Malaysia's mobility industry is welcoming a larger role for Chinese automakers, with investment, technology exchange and supplier development emerging as key themes at...

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Driving the future: Malaysia's strategic automotive evolution at GATE 2026

The Global Automotive and Technology Expo 2026 (GATE 2026) officially opened on August 26, spotlighting efforts to deepen Malaysia's local supply chain, accelerate technology adoption...

Wednesday 26 August 2026

GATE 2026 opens with Sino-ASEAN auto cooperation in focus

The Global Automotive and Technology Expo 2026 (GATE 2026) officially opened on August 26, spotlighting efforts to deepen Malaysia's local supply chain, accelerate technology adoption...

Tuesday 25 August 2026

GATE 2026 to spotlight Southeast Asia's pivot to EV supply chains

GATE 2026 is set to bring together automakers, suppliers, and technology firms in Kuala Lumpur as Southeast Asia deepens its focus on electric vehicles, smart manufacturing, and industrial...

Thursday 20 August 2026

Intel Malaysia packaging expansion draws HBM flows from Taiwan

South Korean export data showed a sharp shift in high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, shipments toward Malaysia and away from Taiwan, according...

Monday 10 August 2026

OCI rides AI, space solar boom as SpaceX deepens polysilicon ties

South Korean solar polysilicon supplier OCI Holdings is capitalizing on its increasingly scarce position as a non-China supplier, benefiting not only from growing solar demand from...

Saturday 8 August 2026

Accton revenue jumps on AI switch demand as 1.6T shipments expand

Accton Technology Corporation said demand for high-end networking gear remained strong as AI data center buildouts continued, lifting July consolidated revenue to NT$39.473 billion,...

Friday 7 August 2026

Malaysia weighs loosening rare earth export limits as global supply chase intensifies

Malaysia is reviewing limits on unprocessed rare earth exports as investors seek access and governments worldwide race to secure strategic minerals. Any policy shift could affect supply...

Monday 3 August 2026

FICG launches Singapore-Malaysia dual-core strategy

FICG's advanced manufacturing subsidiary PRO3C signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AME Elite Consortium Berhad, a Malaysia-listed integrated industrial space solutions...

Sunday 26 July 2026

Lynas says Malaysia heavy rare earth project has gone over budget

Lynas Rare Earths said its heavy rare earth expansion in Malaysia has gone over budget as the Australia-based miner works to build out a non-China supply chain. The disclosure came...

Thursday 23 July 2026

ASEAN AI data center power demand seen at 6-7GW

ASEAN countries have become a battleground for global cloud service providers and infrastructure developers. After visiting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in mid-2025,...

Wednesday 22 July 2026

Commentary: Gulf state's Sovereign Wealth Fund pours into ASEAN, eyeing stake in AI infrastructure supply chains

ASEAN's AI boom is taking on a dual role as both a "no-man's land" and an international hub from Singapore's perspective, while investors...

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